The drive

We drove up to Monetier-les-bains today. I never get tired of the road, even with the holiday traffic. Once you pass Riouperoux and the other ash filled and sunlight starved towns in the Romanche valley. I always point out the climb I did on the Rocher de l'homme. Kenji was suitably impressed. After a stop for water in Bourg and to view La Meije from La Grave,

we eventually made it to Monetier, where Chloe, mom, Zoe and the Aussies were waiting for us.



Earlier, we went to the market in Place aux Herbes for provisions (wine, fruit) and to the *fabulous* new Japanese market.